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RIVERSIDE JOHNNY'S

115 MAIN ST, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 407.493.9355

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407825
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes, cheese, chowder, garlic sauce
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Mar 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -house made garlic sauce cooled down inside deep plastic lean container 44-49F -house made clam chowder 44-49F
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes, cheese, chowder, garlic sauce
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -blue cheese crumbles (48F-51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) inside lowboy across from grill, callback inspection required next day to verify cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -out front in server area/expo
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling inside deep plastic containers overnight.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -basket used to dispense French fries, advised that utensils inside bulk food containers require handles to minimize potential cross contamination
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard used to line tabletop beneath cast iron equipment. Advised that liners for shelving/equipment must be cleanable and nonabsorbant
Basic/14-45-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook
Basic/13-04-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath/behind stove on cook line
Basic/36-22-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink splitter
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef 52-54F, raw chicken 49-50F, sliced tomatoes 50F, cheese 49F inside top section of makeline cooler across from fryers, manager stated placed in less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Manager moved product into walk in cooler to rapidly cool down to 41F. -shredded lettuce 49F(cold holding) in bottom section of cooler on -rechecked at end of inspection 41-42F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ice cream mix inside bar, manager discarded out of caution
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in dining area
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cooks
Basic/13-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -small leak at faucet under table in back
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms/onions 98-105F, inside tabletop warmer across from grill
High priority/03B-01-6
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server scooping/portioning food in expo area
Intermediate/13-06-4
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -raw oysters offered on special menu board. Provided written consumer advisory during inspection, manager hung up at entrance
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone stored on top of base for can opener at end of prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in back, near mop sink, water heater
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust on ice machine air filter exterior -backsplash/lower adea of hood filters behind cookline equipment
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment is less than one inch. -drain line buried into floor drain below dish machine
High priority/29-44-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -reheated rice 110-115F inside heavily loaded lexans in server area, more than 2 hours per employee. Reheated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -oven cleaner spray can of top of ice machine
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ice cream mix in bar
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical in unlabeled spray bottle hanging on rack in back storage area next to mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice machine, upper portion -ice chute in server area out front
Basic/22-20-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris. -slick floors on cook line
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sink near batter station
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -air filter on ice machine
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -soup 106F, less than 1 hour inside tabletop warmer out front in server station. Reheated to 165
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by cutting board resting over basin
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ranch at top shelf of walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer gaskets
Basic/14-11-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -fire exit located on north end near entrance to kitchen blocked by stacked stools. Advised person in charge to clear obstructions to fire exits at beginning of shift.
/46-01-4
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior hose bib near main entrance to restaurant on wall
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm(testing 3 times) chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior hose bib near main entrance to restaurant on wall
High priority/29-34-4
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -3 compartment sink, quat registering over 500ppm. Advised to use germicidal bleach with concentration between 50-100ppm until service technician can assist with equipment on wall and dish machine
High priority/41-18-4/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -consumer advisory only located on individual lunch menu, 1/2 burger on dinner menu is allowed undercooked per manager. provided consumer advisory via email and manager posted during inspection. Stated new menus
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cut leafy greens, cut tomatoes. Manager added date
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -top surface of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bottom cases in freezer from delivery on floor
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk flour container, touching food. Manager corrected
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays on cook line
Basic/25-06-4
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -warmer up front
Basic/25-17-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.